insulate

//ˈɪn.sjə.leɪt//
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Verb

insulateInfinitive
insulatePresent tense
insulatedPast tense
insulatedPast participle
insulatingPresent participle
insulatesThird-person singular
1

To cover or surround something with material that prevents heat, sound, or electricity from passing through.

We need to insulate the pipes to prevent them from freezing in winter.

2

To protect someone or something from unpleasant experiences or influences.

Parents cannot insulate their children from the harsh realities of life.